David Crockett in Congress: The Rise and Fall of the Poor Man's Friend

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Published by Bright Sky Press, 2009

1933979518 / 9781933979519

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Type: Book PLEASE NOTE BOOK AND DJ LIKE NEW BUT TOP LEFT ON FRONT D/J COVER HALF INCH CUT .Countering the widespread historical persona of David Crockett as little more than a coonskin-capped, buckskin-clad frontier hero, this remarkable biography chronicles his life in politics, revealing him instead as an inveterate entrepreneur, advocate for the poor, and career politician with a talent for hardball campaigning. Through a careful review of his letters, speeches, and political circulars, this provocative and insightful examination provides a unique, long-ignored perspective on the man behind the legend and corrects inaccurate portrayals perpetuated by previous works, most notably John B Shackford's landmark 1956 biography. Following his political rise from justice of the peace and magistrate to two-term representative in the Tennessee State Legislature and three-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives, this account fully documents the elections of 1829, 1831, 1833, and 1835 and details the progress of both the Tennessee Land Bill (1829 -- 1830) and the Indian Removal Bill (1830). A truly exceptional volume, this exploration offers an alternative context for one of American history's most important figures and evaluates the political objectives for which he constantly strove. 336pp.…

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Title
David Crockett in Congress: The Rise and Fall of the Poor Man's Friend
Author
Boylston, James R. And Wiener, Allen J.
Publisher
Bright Sky Press
Publication year
2009
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Very Good
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Cloth
Language
English
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1933979518
ISBN 13
9781933979519
Edition
First Edition.
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49 ounces
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4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
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